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"We started really well and kept on the front foot and put them under so much pressure," said Prior.

"It was fantastic to score four and for Ollie to get four, but the all-round team performance was outstanding for the first 45 minutes, and in fairness, 4-0 flattered them in the end. We could have been five or six up at half-time we were that good.

"The sending off straight into the second half was disappointing and meant we had to play 40 minutes with 10 men, but the boys worked hard and it is credit to us that we created the better chances a man down. It was a dominant performance.

"We will play better sides without a doubt, but we can only beat what is in front of us and we did that comfortably."

Striker Ollie Pitt netted four first half goals, and after scoring 26 goals last season, Prior says Pitt will continue to be a key man for his side during this campaign.

"He's going to be very important this season," he added.

"His goal-scoring is not a problem for him. He proved last year when he got 26 that he can find the back of the net, and is a really key player for us. It is important for us that he continues to score goals and the others create chances for him.

"There's 10 other players who have to work hard for him to get those opportunities, and luckily for us on Saturday everything he hit seemed to go in the back of the net.

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"The boys are working hard creating the chances for him, and it's not just about Ollie but the team as well, and if we all play well and he continues to score goals then I'll be happy, he will be happy and we will be going in the right direction."

Thatcham Town finished fourth in the league last season, and after recruiting new players during pre-season, Prior is expecting The Kingfishers to challenge for the title.

"I know how strong they are and they've had a really good summer recruiting eight or nine new players. It's almost a new team for him, and they will certainly be up there come April.

"They are always a tough team to play. When they came to us last year they were 3-0 up in half an hour, so we have to make sure we start well or we will be punished again because that's what happens against the better sides.

"We are certainly in good enough shape to give a good account of ourselves and hopefully get something out of the game."